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Rishab Chaturvedi

🚀 Building Products

👨‍💼 Product Leader

🌍 Digital Transformation

📈 Scaling Businesses

💡 Driving Innovation

Hello

Transforming Ideas into market-leading products with innovation, strategy, and customer-centric execution.

With 16+ years of experience in Product Management, I build scalable solutions that drive growth, enhance user experiences, and create lasting impact.

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What I Do

Product Strategy & Roadmapping

Crafting Product roadmaps that align with business goals, ensuring scalable and high-impact solutions. Expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and feature prioritization for optimal growth.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Leading high-performing teams by fostering collaboration between product, engineering, marketing, and sales. Strong stakeholder management and strategic alignment to drive business success.

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and enhance customer experiences. Specializing in automation, AI-driven insights, and product-led growth strategies.

Customer-Centric & Agile Product Management

Building user-first products with intuitive UX/UI, data-driven insights, and continuous feedback loops while ensuring agile execution. Expertise in analytics, sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Professional Engagements

Education

2023
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Advance Programme In Strategy For Leaders

2013
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Post Grad. Dip. Business Administration

2008
Nagpur University

Bachelors of Engineering

Professional Journey

May 2020 – Oct 2024 | Singapore
New Future Holdings

Sr Product Manager

  • Transitioned from a regional APAC product to a global Turnkey iGaming solution.
  • Reduced time-to-market for clients to 4 weeks via a white-label product model.
  • Achieved GBP 100k+ in fixed revenue and significant GGR growth.
Sep 2021 – Jul 2022 | UAE / India
Trukker Technologies

Director of Products

  • Laying foundation of Agile Product management Practices across 
  • Led Pulse 3.0, a global logistics SaaS platform.
  • Managed 15,000 daily trips worth $2M/day in gross trip value.
  • Integrated AI-driven workflows, boosting gross trip value by 21%.
Apr 2019 – Apr 2020 | Singapore
Circles.Life

Product Manager - Platforms

  • Developed a multi-country, scalable platform across ASEAN and Australia.
  • Integrated MarTech tools, enhancing engagement for 900k users with 10M MAUs.
Apr 2016 – Apr 2018 | India
PAYBACK India (Amex Company)

Product Manager ||

  • Re-Designed and developed India’s largest loyalty program using Adobe Experience Suite (AEM)
  • Led omnichannel campaigns and customer engagement strategies by empowering Marketing team with IBM watson and AEM.

Skills

Product Strategy & Roadmapping

95%

Agile Product Management (Epics, User Stories)

85%

Digital Transformation & Process Optimization

80%

Customer-Centric Development

90%

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

75%

MarTech, CRM, and Analytics

80%

Tools & Technologies

JIRA

85%

Notion

70%

Google Analytics

60%

Martech (Clevertap, AEM, etc)

75%

MongoDB Atlas

75%

Draw.io

80%

Some books are not just read — they’re experienced.

“The Polyester Prince” by Hamish McDonald is one such rare work that unravels the extraordinary life of Dhirubhai Ambani — the controversial, revered, and game-changing tycoon who transformed India’s corporate landscape.

 

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From Chorwad to Corporate India

Born in a modest home in Gujarat, Dhirubhai’s journey began as a teenager in Junagadh during the Indian independence movement. His early brushes with activism and leadership foreshadowed the relentless ambition that would later define his business trajectory.

But it wasn’t just ambition. It was calculated hustle — trading silver in Aden, navigating opaque license raj policies in India, and outmaneuvering competitors with strategic alliances across business and politics.

🧠 What Makes This Book Stand Out?

Unlike the typical hagiographies, The Polyester Prince doesn’t flinch from controversy. It dives deep into:

  • 🏭 How Reliance became a shareholder darling despite fierce institutional resistance

  • ⚖️ The murky relationship between business and politics in India’s liberalization era

  • 🔥 Personal anecdotes that reveal Dhirubhai’s charm, cunning, and contradictions

The book was even banned in India at one point, which only adds to its mystique.

💡 Why You Should Read It

If you’re a:

  • 🌱 Budding entrepreneur looking for inspiration

  • 💼 Corporate strategist exploring Indian market dynamics

  • 📖 Reader interested in modern Indian history

…then this book is a goldmine of insights.

Product Management
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There’s a pattern I’ve seen repeat itself at multiple early-stage startups.

“Everyone’s building”

“Everyone’s hustling”

“Everyone’s busy”

And yet… nothing meaningful ships.

A while Ago, I was Advising a Startup that was facing exactly this:

The energy was there. The talent was there.

But the results weren’t.

Their day-to-day felt like a firefighting drill:

  • No clear goals or priorities.

  • Roles overlapped, often clashing.

  • No agreed-upon North Star — just a moving target.

Every team member was “doing their best,” but without defined GOAL & Accountability, it became a case of everyone building everything and no one finishing anything.

The cracks started to show ❌

❌ Features were rushed out half-baked.

❌ Slack threads turned into warzones of miscommunication.
❌ Priorities reset weekly.
❌ And the delivery team waved red flags at the last minute, constantly.

As a Product leader, I could see what was missing: not motivation, but structure.

The fix wasn’t glamorous — but it worked. ✅

I collaborated with the CTO and rolled out a product workflow that introduced friction by design:

  • A funnel system for requirement intake

  • Weekly prioritization with stakeholders

  • Grooming and estimation before tickets hit engineering

  • A simple rule: if a requirement changed mid-cycle, the sprint restarted — no exceptions

Yes, it was frustrating for some at first. But chaos needed a counterweight. Within 60 days, the shift was visible.

✅ Teams knew what to build and when it would ship
✅ Delivery stopped being a guessing game
✅ Stakeholder anxiety dropped because they finally had predictability

Here’s what most early-stage founders miss ⏳

🚫 Product velocity without structure is a trap.
✅ Product structure unlocks sustainable velocity

t’s not enough to hire “builders.” You need people who can operate within defined lanes — and know when to pull others back into theirs.

A well-designed Figma prototype won’t save you from a broken product process.🚫


Clear goals, ownership, and boundaries will.✅

So if you’re a founder scaling your team, ask yourself:

  • Do your teams have clarity on what not to build?

  • Is someone anchoring scope, sequencing, and delivery?

  • Are responsibilities clear, or are roles bleeding into each other?

If not, you don’t need more engineers or a shinier UX.

You need a Product leader who’s hands-on enough to execute, and seasoned enough to bring order to the chaos.

🚀 If you found this useful, don’t forget to share it with fellow product enthusiasts!

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Product Management is more than just a job title—it’s a way of thinking. While many view Product Managers (PMs) as professionals who define roadmaps and prioritize features, the reality is far more nuanced. Being a great PM isn’t just about managing tasks—it’s about adopting a problem-solving mindset, making data-driven decisions, and creating meaningful user experiences.

In this post, we’ll explore the key mindset shifts that differentiate effective Product Managers from those merely following a job description. Whether you’re an aspiring PM or a seasoned leader, this guide will help you think like a product manager rather than just act like one.

1. The Evolution of Product Management 📈

Product Management has come a long way—from its early roots in brand management at P & G to becoming a core function in technology companies, startups, and SaaS businesses. Over time, the role has evolved beyond simple project oversight to a strategic, cross-functional discipline that balances business goals, technical feasibility, and user needs.

Then vs. Now:

🔹 Then: Focused on manufacturing & distribution.
🔹 Now: Drives digital innovation, user engagement, and business growth.

2. The Key Mindset Shifts of a Product Manager 🧠

To excel in Product Management, adopting the right mindset is essential. Here are three critical shifts:

✅ From Execution to Strategy

Many assume that PMs are task managers who simply execute what leadership wants. In reality, great PMs drive the strategy—they identify the right problems to solve, analyze market trends, and prioritize features that align with both user needs and business objectives.

✅ From Outputs to Outcomes

A product’s success isn’t measured by the number of features released but by the impact on users and business growth. Instead of focusing on “What did we build?”, great PMs ask, “What problem did we solve?”

✅ From Perfection to Iteration

Perfectionism can be a PM’s biggest enemy. Instead of waiting to launch the “perfect” product, PMs embrace an iterative approach—they launch, learn, and refine based on user feedback. MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) and data-driven decision-making are key to long-term success.

3. Common Misconceptions About Product Management ❌

Many people misunderstand the role of a Product Manager. Let’s clear up a few myths:

❌ “PMs are the CEO of the product.”
✅ PMs influence decision-making, but they do not have direct authority over teams. They lead through influence, not command.

❌ “PMs need to be highly technical.”
✅ While technical knowledge helps, the role is more about collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making rather than coding.

❌ “PMs only work on new features.”
✅ A large part of the role involves optimizing existing products, analyzing data, and improving user experience.

4. The Day-to-Day Reality of a Product Manager ⏳

While no two days in Product Management are the same, here’s a glimpse into a PM’s daily activities:

🛠 Morning: Reviewing dashboards, checking key product metrics, reading customer feedback.

🤝 Midday: Meetings with stakeholders, engineering teams, and designers. Prioritizing product roadmap items.

📊 Afternoon: Running A/B tests, analyzing feature performance, and making data-backed decisions.

📢 Evening: Engaging with the community, staying updated with industry trends, and setting strategy for the next sprint.

It's not an ideal Day routine, but try to keep it "Under Controlled" (scheduled) or else "You will be busy with work, which has no ROI.

5. Think Like a Product Manager: Engagement Strategies 🚀

  • Want to start thinking like a PM? Try these interactive exercises:

    🔍 Self-Assessment Quiz: Do You Think Like a Product Manager? Take this quick quiz to see if your mindset aligns with PM thinking.

    📢 Interactive Exercise: Submit Your Own Definition! What does Product Management mean to you? Share in the comments and let’s discuss.

    👀 Observation Challenge: Look at the apps you use daily (Netflix, Uber, etc.) and analyze them through a PM lens. What works? What could be improved?

Conclusion & Call to Action 🎬

Product Management is not just a role—it’s a mindset that requires strategic thinking, customer empathy, and data-driven decision-making.

If you’re aspiring to be a Product Manager, start by adopting this mindset in your daily work, even if you’re not in a PM role yet.

💬 What’s one mindset shift that helped you become a better PM? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

📌 Next up: A Deep Dive into Product Roadmaps—Stay Tuned!

🚀 If you found this useful, don’t forget to share it with fellow product enthusiasts!

🚀 If you found this useful, don’t forget to share it with fellow product enthusiasts!

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LProduct Management is one of the most dynamic and in-demand fields today, sitting at the intersection of Marketing, Sales, Technology, and Design (UI/UX).

Over the years, Product Management has evolved from a traditional manufacturing role to a critical function in tech, SaaS, eCommerce, and beyond. PMs are responsible for guiding the development of a product from idea to launch and beyond, ensuring it delivers value to both the business and users.

This blog will serve as a comprehensive guide to help both newcomers and seasoned professionals understand the role, skills, and impact of Product Management.

Think of a Product Manager as the captain of a ship. They don’t build the ship (engineering does), they don’t sell the tickets (marketing does), but they navigate the course, ensuring the ship reaches the right destination successfully.

What is Product Management? 🤔

Product Management is the function responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of a product, from ideation and strategy to development, launch, and optimization. Unlike engineers who build the product or sales teams who sell it, PMs focus on defining the right product to build in the first place.

Key Aspects of Product Management:

✅ Defining the Product Vision & Strategy – Ensuring alignment with business objectives.
✅ Understanding User Needs – Conducting research to solve real pain points.
✅ Prioritization & Roadmap Planning – Deciding what to build next.
✅ Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working with design, engineering, and stakeholders.
✅ Tracking Success Metrics – Monitoring KPIs like NPS, ARPU, and retention rates.

Essential Skills Every Product Manager Needs 🛠️

A successful PM needs a blend of business, technical, and interpersonal skills. Here are some of the most crucial ones:

📊 Business & Strategy – Market research, competitive analysis, pricing strategies.
💡 Technical Knowledge – Understanding APIs, databases, and development cycles (not coding, but collaboration).
📈 Data-Driven Decision Making – Using analytics (Google Analytics, Power BI) to track performance.
🎨 User-Centered Thinking – Creating intuitive user experiences with a problem-solving mindset.
💬 Communication & Leadership – Managing stakeholders, leading teams, and storytelling.

Tip (earned by Experience): A great PM doesn’t have to be the smartest person in the room—but they need to be great at asking the right questions!

Essential The Different Types of Product Managers 🏆

roduct Management roles can vary depending on the industry and product type. Here are some common types:

📱 Tech & SaaS PMs – Focus on digital products, user growth, and monetization.
🛍️ E-commerce PMs – Optimize conversion rates, logistics, and user shopping experiences.
💳 FinTech PMs – Balance security, compliance, and seamless financial transactions.
🎮 Gaming PMs – Manage in-game economies, retention strategies, and engagement metrics.
🚛 Logistics & Supply Chain PMs – Streamline operations and automation for efficiency.

How to Get into Product Management? 🚀

For aspiring PMs, here’s a step-by-step roadmap to breaking into the field:

1️⃣ Develop Business & Analytical Thinking – Read case studies, analyze user behavior.
2️⃣ Learn the Tools – Jira, Google Analytics, Notion, Figma, etc.
3️⃣ Work on Side Projects – Contribute to open-source or build a case study.
4️⃣ Network & Learn – Follow PM leaders on LinkedIn, join communities (e.g., Mind the Product).
5️⃣ Get Certified (Optional) – CSPO, Google PM Course, or other relevant certifications.
6️⃣ Apply & Showcase Transferable Skills – Many PMs come from marketing, engineering, UX, or consulting backgrounds.

Kind Note: Your first PM job might not be called "Product Manager"—and that’s okay! Focus on building problem-solving skills, and the role will find you.

Why Product Management is an Exciting Career Choice 🌟

  • High demand across industries (AI, SaaS, E-commerce, FinTech, Gaming, etc.).

  • Opportunity to solve real-world problems and make a tangible impact.

  • High growth potential (many PMs transition into leadership roles like VP of Product, CPO).

  • Ever-evolving challenges and learning opportunities.

Why Conclusion & Call to Action 🎬

Product Management is an exciting and challenging career that blends strategy, creativity, and execution. Whether you’re an aspiring PM or a seasoned professional, continuous learning is key.

💬 What’s one thing about Product Management that you wish you knew earlier? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

📌 Next up: A Deep Dive into Product Roadmaps—Stay Tuned!

 

🚀 If you found this useful, don’t forget to share it with fellow product enthusiasts!

Product Management
The Product Manager’s Mindset: Beyond the Job Description
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The Product Manager’s Mindset: Beyond the Job Description
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